Adult Classes
Asolo Rep’s Adult Classes invite lifelong learners and theatre lovers to deepen their connection to the art of storytelling. Learn directly from professional teaching artists, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and experience theatre in new and meaningful ways.
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Scene Study – Explore scripted work and deepen performance skills.
Shakespeare for Everyone – Unlock Shakespeare’s language, characters, and text through physical exploration, scene work, and practical acting techniques.
Creating Comedic Characters – From Scratch to the Stage. Learn how to build original comedy characters from the ground up through improv exercises in voice, body, & point of view.
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Foundations of Acting – Winter 1
Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026
1:00 pm – 4:00 pmRegistration OpenMondays
Focus On: The Greatest Season on Earth
Read It. See It. Discuss It.
Experience Asolo Repertory Theatre’s productions like never before with our new Focus On: The Greatest Season Ever series. Led by James Monaghan, Asolo Rep’s Director of New Works and Dramaturgy, this interactive program features two-part guided discussions for four incredible titles: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Royal Family, The Day the Circus Came to Town, and Provenance. Read the script, see the live performance, and join fellow participants for engaging discussions. Sign up for a single class or the entire series.
Explore Classes Below
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Focus On: Ma Rainey
Jan 11, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
3:00 pm – 4:00 pmRead It. See It. Discuss It.Register Now -
Focus On: The Royal Family
Jan 25, 2027 – Mar 1, 2027
3:00 pm – 4:00 pmRead It. See It. Discuss It.Register Now -
Focus On: The Day the Circus Came to Town
Feb 15, 2027 – Apr 19, 2027
3:00 pm – 4:00 pmRead It. See It. Discuss It.Register Now -
Focus On: Provenance
Feb 22, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
3:00 pm – 4:00 pmRead It. See It. Discuss It.Register Now
Asolo Rep’s inaugural Play Reading Club brought together theatre lovers for an engaging exploration of the work of acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson, one of America’s most-produced living playwrights. Guided by James Monaghan, Asolo Rep’s Director of New Works and Dramaturgy, participants read and discussed six plays from Gunderson’s celebrated body of work, examining her distinctive voice, themes, and storytelling style.
Focus On: Fiddler launched Asolo Rep’s new Focus On series, introducing audiences to a richer way of experiencing theatre. Guided by James Monaghan, participants read the libretto, attended a performance of Fiddler on the Roof, and gathered for thoughtful discussions before and after the production, creating a deeper connection to both the text and the live performance.